Penn Forest Elementary

www.rcps.us/PennForest

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Penn Forest Elementary School, located in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke County, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, Penn Forest aims to prepare its student body for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is recognized for its strong sense of community, often characterized by active collaboration between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and engaged students. Its location on Merriman Road places it in the heart of a residential suburban area, allowing the school to act as a neighborhood hub. Through a focus on innovative teaching strategies and modern classroom technology, Penn Forest Elementary strives to create a dynamic educational experience that meets the unique needs of every child while maintaining the high standards expected of the Roanoke County school system.

400

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	25
Black	23
Asian	38
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
291 (72.8 %)
Asian
38 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.2 %)
Black
23 (5.8 %)
Two or More
22 (5.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roanoke County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)772-7590
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/PennForest
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 60